Fire Warden/Awareness

Covers basic risk assessment, what to do in the event of a fire and what precautions to take now to make your workplace safer

At the end of the workshop delegates will have covered: -

Theory

  • Fire Law (in Brief)
  • The Threat and Chemistry of Fire
  • Fire Behaviour
  • Fire Action Routines
  • Fire Extinguisher (Types / classifications / colour coding standards / application of media / capabilities & Limitations)
  • FPA (DVD) ‘The Role of a Fire Warden’
  • Assessing Fire Risks and Spotting and Reporting Hazards
  • Taking the appropriate action in the event of a fire
  • First Aid Fire Fighting
  • Ensuring Full and Safe Evacuation

Practical

  • Fire Action Routines
  • Use of Water & Co2 Fire Extinguishers on real fires
  • Demonstration of foam Fire Extinguisher & Fire Blanket
  • Demonstration of Powder Fire Extinguisher if location permits